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Murder in Ocean Hall – 99 Cents for Kindle Owners

Did you get a Kindle for Xmas? Get my book Murder in Ocean Hall for just 99 cents in this holiday offer exclusively for Kindle owners. My novel is a murder-mystery set in Washington, DC. Inspired by my experience in … Continue reading

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Don’t Mess Up My Block – Cover Preview

This is a preview of my next novel, Don’t Mess Up My Block. It’s a parody of self-help books like Who Moved My Cheese. Look for it after the holidays!

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“The Really Real World” Published in Thematic Literary

My short story, The Really Real World, has been published in Thematic Literary Magazine. It was in the “smitten” issue and is a darkly comic look at how the quest for fame ruins a budding romance. I wrote it after … Continue reading

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New Essay: The Washington Literary Inferiority Complex

Why do the great novels of our age emerge from New York and not DC? Washington is the capital of the country, except when it comes to fiction-writing. I examine these questions in The Washington Literary Inferiority Complex, recently published … Continue reading

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DC Shorts – It’s Back!

The DC Shorts Film Festival has returned! It’s my favorite time of year, when filmmakers from around the world come to Washington to share their cinematic visions. This year, the festival features 145 films from 23 nations. The short films … Continue reading

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“The Happiest Man in Washington” Published in eFiction Magazine

My short story, “The Happiest Man in Washington” has been published in eFiction Magazine. You can read it below. If you roll over the pages, you’ll see backward and forward arrows. Click on the page and it will become a … Continue reading

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“The City of the Dead” Published in Digital Americana

In the age of the e-book, how will readers discover new authors? One possible way might be through journals like Digital Americana, the world’s first literary magazine for tablets. It’s like Esquire or The New Yorker but on an iPad. … Continue reading

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Three Upcoming Short Stories

Over the past few days, I’ve learned that three different short stories of mine will appear in three different online literary journals. Yea! All of these stories are set in DC, at least in part, and feature the “beyond the … Continue reading

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Warning: Novel in Progress

With more than 40,000 words written, I think it’s safe to reveal that I’m working another another book. It’s not a mystery like my previous novel, Murder in Ocean Hall. Instead, it’s a satire called Don’t Mess Up My Block. My … Continue reading

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Overcoming Writer’s Block

Everyone writes. In this digital age, we’re creating more words than ever. Whether it’s an email to a client, a persuasive blog post or the Great American E-Book, the ability to explain yourself in writing is the critical skill of … Continue reading

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